HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Fees During 4th of July Parade RESOLUTION NO. 20-005
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES DURING
4TH OF JULY PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the annual 4th of July celebration involves activities coordinated by two groups:
City staff coordinates the Mayor and City Council's free pancake breakfast,while Ames Main Street
(AMS) coordinates the parade and related activities; and,
WHEREAS,the 2020 Fourth of July Mayor and City Council Community Pancake Breakfast
is moving from City Hall to Bandshell Park, located five blocks east, and the change will result in
a cost savings,because the tents erected in the park will not need to be removed on the holiday and
incur extra labor charges; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the community parade,AMS has requested access to City
electrical outlets at the intersection of Kellogg Aveue and Burnett Avenue for the parade announcer
stand; and,
WHEREAS,Ames Main Street is further requesting a blanket Vending License for the entire
Central Business District, and a waiver of the license fee; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the usage of electricity and waiver of electrical fees during the 4th of July Parade are hereby
approved, and the waiver of the Blanket Vending License fee is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14t' day of January, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin,
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of January, 2020.